All Entries in the "Featured Rumors" Category
Hawks Better But Stil Lose…Trade Front- Stalberg, Nash
The Blackhawks could have deserved better Tuesday night but came out on the losing end in Nashville for the ninth consecutive time. In falling 3-2 to the Predators, the Hawks did play well enough to win on most nights. They had their best game since falling to Vancouver to begin the road trip. In hockey, [...]
Hawks Slide Continues
The Blackhawks lost their seventh consecutive game on Friday night, 5-3 to the San Jose Sharks. The latest string of losses has highlighted many deficiencies. By falling behind by two goals in the opening period the wounded Hawks made their task much more difficult. The better team captured the two points but the Blackhawks did [...]
With Another Loss, Pressure Mounts For Struggling Blackhawks
On Friday night in Calgary, the Blackhawks lost for the fifth consecutive time. The Flames snapped a two game losing streak and ground out a 3-1 victory over the beleaguered Hawks. For the most part, teams that are in a losing streak also don’t score enough. In the last five games, the Blackhawks have only [...]
Busy Weekend for Blackhawks with All Star Game and Morrison Trade
On Friday night, Chicago Blackhawks General Manager Stan Bowman announced the acquisition of veteran center Brendan Morrison from Calgary. For Blackhawks fans expecting a big splash, the deal will leave them wanting more. It would probably be best to not expect much from Morrison and then hope to be pleasantly surprised. Morrison, 36, has often [...]
Blackhawks Lose, the Toews Injury and Some Trade Misconceptions
The Blackhawks fell to the Nashville Predators Tuesday 3-1 to snap their five-game home-ice winning streak. The final score was flattering to the Hawks, as they chased the Predators for much of the night. Nashville could have been leading by four goals after the opening 20 minutes instead of only two. The Predators missed the [...]
Blackhawks Roll Past Buffalo as Rookies Continue to Shine
In what could be described as a measured effort, the Blackhawks defeated a struggling crew from Buffalo 6-2. The Sabres took advantage of some Hawks miscues to score two goals, but this contest never seemed in doubt. Rookies Andrew Shaw and Jimmy Hayes entertained a crowd of 21,114 and were a big part of another [...]
Shaw and Stalberg Make an Impact
The Blackhawks stayed determined, played a solid sixty minutes of hockey and came away with another home ice victory. The 4-3 score was flattering to the San Jose Sharks. If not for some spectacular saves by Antti Niemi and a soft goal allowed by Corey Crawford the outcome would not have been close. In the [...]
Predators Wow the Home Crowd With a 6-5 Victory Over the Jackets
Wow! That sentiment, along with a few others, can only begin to capture what happened in the Bridgestone Arena as the Nashville Predators faced the Columbus Blue Jackets in a Central Division tilt. The Predators won the game 6-5 in spite of making it extremely difficult on themselves. Heck, they didn’t make it difficult on [...]
Bowman Needs To Move Now + SiriusXM Interview
There is a great deal of angst among Blackhawk faithful despite the team being in second place in the Western Conference. For those who watch closely there is reason to be bewildered. Although the sun is shining many are waiting for a storm cloud to burst. Much of the uncertainty has to do with the [...]
Blackhawks Fall As Bumpy Ride Continues
As soon as I think it is time to jump head first onto the Blackhawks band wagon, they quickly change my mind. After some better outings and improved defensive play, it appeared the Hawks were headed toward consistent results. Not so fast, as another inadequate effort showed up Tuesday night against Phoenix. The Blackhawks returned [...]
Will To Win Lifts Hawks Over Kings
On Saturday night, the Blackhawks gutted out a win over the Los Angeles Kings to finish the Circus road tripwith a 3-3 record. Capturing only six points on the long road swing is not as good as in recent years, but it could have been a lot worse. Brent Seabrook being injured for made things [...]
Blackhawks Look To Close Out A Great Month
The Blackhawks have three gamesleft in October and are currently sitting in second place in the Western Conference. The Hawks are riding a four-game win streak and don’t have anyone in sick bay. Life is good for head coach Joel Quenneville. With games this weekend at Carolina and back in Chicago versus Columbus, the Hawks [...]
A LOOK AT THE ISLANDERS DEFENSE: Part 2 of Series
Last week we looked at the Isles offense and asked if the makeup of the lines would lead to enough scoring to make playoffs hopes a reality. This week we look deep at the bigger and more porous issue of the last few years…The defense. Late last season, I was told that the Islanders would [...]
PAT LAFONTAINE AND STEVE WEBB TO RIDE 550 MILES FOR CHARITY
We here at HI support this effort by Pat LaFontaine and Steve Webb, and personally implore you to give just anything you can in support of this…. HOCKEY LEGENDS PAT LAFONTAINE AND STEVE WEBB TO RIDE 550 MILES FOR W20 FOUNDATION AND COMPANIONS IN COURAGE FOUNDATION NEW YORK (September 19, 2011) –NHL alumnus Steve Webb [...]
NY Islanders: A Recipe for Success?
We are in the dog days of summer. There is nothing worse for an Isles fan than an August where so much is left up in the air. Its been a long long month. The venue effort failed. Free agency was with minor solid piece on the bottom 6, which I warned long ago. The [...]
Nassau County Is Decadent and Depraved
Written under duress (and disappointment) by B.D. Gallof I’ve been following things in regard to the arena for a long time now. I never asked for it, nor do I derive any satisfaction from the writing of it. I’ve just striven for truth within a giant murk of all sorts of intentions, public [...]
Maybe The Most Important Decision For Stan Bowman
As Blackhawk fans anxiously await a blockbuster trade to be orchestrated by Stan Bowman, his most important task this summer may not get front page headlines. We discussed the strong possibility of Ice Hog head coach Bill Peters leaving to become an assistant coach with the Red Wings. The whispers have been made official today [...]
Filtering GM Speak and Some Speculation
The feedback from Blackhawk fans concerning the July 1 acquisitions is mixed. Some feel change was needed and the new arrivals will help their favorite club progress next season. Others believe the Hawks are now an older, slower team. Both sides have valid points. Back on April 18, concerning the future direction of the Hawks [...]
HI FREE AGENCY Live Chat Show! 11 EST July 1st
HockeyIndependent’s Free Agency Live Chat Show
Possibilities…
Without Troy Brouwer and Tomas Kopecky the Blackhawks are in need of a screen setter. Besides Jonathan Toews there isn’t anyone on the current roster who thrived in that role. Toews takes enough punishment and help is needed. Contract issues were probably not the main reason Brouwer and Kopecky are not with the Blackhawks. The [...]
